Camping in Reefton

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:40 pm

Hey guys, Does anyone know of a block/area of land in or around Reefton that could be used to set up a camp for a week or so?
We have a small group of 10-12 people planning on heading down to Reefton over new years and are looking at options to keep costs down.
The camping ground want around $700 for 3 tents/10 people for a week.
Would be keen on a bit of private land, with a 'donation' for the use. Or if anyone can suggest somewhere off the beaten track where we could set up 3 large Great Outdoors style tents for 5-7 days.
Any positive suggestions appreciated,
Thanks

gomulletgo · Post by **gomulletgo** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:54 am

Good luck man

out and in amoungst it is the best way to camp, we have such a beautiful country who wants to wake up in the morning and get out of the tent just to see a whole camping ground full of them?

Get in the naturers

suzuki_mike · Post by **suzuki_mike** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:27 am

I went down their with the family last year. About 15mins out of reefton there is a public camping spot. Tons of room for a group of 4wds. Can't remember what it's called tho. It's got a nice river running past it :roll:

kdub104 · Post by **kdub104** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:30 am

just sth of reefton 5-10min (headn to grey)theres a spot on the left called slab hutt creek which is a public camp ground and you should fit you all there ok but its not a biggest site but a nice spot mate

suzuki_mike · Post by **suzuki_mike** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:36 am

Yea that sounds like the place.

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:27 pm

Awesome guys, I didn't realise that place existed. thats were we are heading now, Wicked.

So we wll be at Lake Daniels/Station creek for three days after Xmas then at Slab Hut Creek Camping ground for 4 days from the 28th Dec onwards.
Visitors welcome, bring beer....

BrentC · Post by **BrentC** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:53 pm

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/campsiteprofile.aspx?id=37270

Slab Creek Hut - ADULT 18+ YEARS $6.00 - CHILD/YOUTH 5-17 YEARS $1.50

Dunga · Post by **Dunga** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:36 pm

hey fella

We went up to slab hut over aniversary weekend.. nice spot, you can try your hand at panning for gold... didnt have any luck ourselves tho lol

You might want to make back up plans tho just in case you cant get in there cos its pretty small and it get popular over xmas time.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:37 pm

My old man used to own the back packers opp the hospital in reefton and pretty sure it was way cheaper than that price for the camping ground. The new own might have up the prices a bit though but if not I'd recommend there. There was off street parking and plenty of showers etc. Was a few 4wd groups through there each year.

DIRTY74 · Post by **DIRTY74** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:54 pm

Quite a good doc camp ground at nelson creek btween grey and reefton. plenty of tracks within an hour or so drive. again could be busy round xmas